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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1989 <br />ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ENTRANCE STRUCTURES CONTINUED <br />f rom them. <br />Mayor Grabek amended his motion, seconded by Councilmember <br />Goetten, to send the accessory structures - entrance structures <br />information to the Planning Commission and to include language <br />for tree presevation. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0, Motion passed. <br />SEWER AVAILABIITY CHARGE (SAC) <br />REFUND POLICY <br />Administrator Bernhardson reviewed the sewer availability <br />charge (SAC) refund policy with the Council. <br />It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by <br />Councilmember Peterson to approve staff recommendation regarding <br />the sewer availability charge (SAC) refund policy. Motion, Ayes <br />5, Nays 0, Motion passed. <br />1989 SALARY RESOLUTION #2564 <br />Councilmember Peterson asked for clarification on the <br />proposed salary for the public works department. Administrator <br />Bernhardson stated that instead of the 3% at the beginning of the <br />year they will be getting a lump sum and next year the base they <br />. are on will only go up 1% from 1988 instead of 3% from 1988. He <br />stated this concept is in line with public works departments in <br />other cities. <br />It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Mayor <br />Grabek, that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2564 as its salary <br />resolution for 1989 for all persons not represented by a <br />bargaining unit. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 1, Motion passed. <br />Councilmember Peterson voted nay stating she did not understand <br />the pay equity. <br />INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 89 COMPLIANCE <br />Administrator Bernhardson stated that currently non salary <br />benefits are considered tax free under the old IRS laws. The <br />1986 Tax Reform Act sets basic qualification standards and <br />nondiscrimination tests which certain types of employer- sponsored <br />health and welfare benefit plans must comply. It is suggested <br />that an audit through DCA and also a legal review either through <br />Moore, Costello and Hart or Popham Haik be accomplished. The <br />Council is requested to authorize up to $5,000 to undertake this <br />study. <br />Councilmember Callahan stated he was not in favor of this <br />expenditure at this time. Councilmember Peterson stated she had <br />checked on these charges and had received charges of $25.00 per <br />head and $500.00 lump sum plus $10.00 per each employee. <br />. Administrator Bernhardson stated it was unknown as to what amount <br />of service was performed at those prices. <br />It was moved by Councilmember Callahan moved, seconded by <br />Councilmember Peterson, to table this matter and directs staff to <br />9 <br />